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Ground Turkey and Vegetable Lasagna


Yield: 8

Ethnicity: Italian
 
Meal Type: Main Course, Entrée
 
Preparation Method: Bake
 
Product Type: Ground Turkey
 
Dish Type: Lasagna
 







Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound GROUND TURKEY BREAST
1 large onion, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 (1-pound) eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1/4 pound fresh mushrooms, stemmed and quartered
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 medium carrot, peeled and grated
1/4 cup fresh Italian parsely, minced
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
9 uncooked lasagna noodles
1 (15-ounce) container Ricotta cheese
8 ounces reduced-fat Mozzarella cheese, grated
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
As needed vegetable spray
 
  1. In large nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook turkey, onion, garlic, eggplant and mushrooms in oil until turkey is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
  2. Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, wine, carrot, parsley, oregano, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. Spray 13 x 9-inch pan with vegetable spray. Spread 1/2 of sauce on bottom of pan. Arrange 3 noodles on top. Top with 1/3 of Ricotta, 1/3 Mozzarella and 1/4 of Parmesan. Repeat twice to make 3 layers total. Spread remaining sauce evenly over top and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.
  4. Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes or until noodles are tender. Uncover and continue baking for an additional 5 to 10 minutes or until cheese is lightly browned.
  5. Allow to sit for 10 minutes before cutting.
  6. Cooking tip: Fat-free Ricotta cheese may be used to reduce fat content.

Recipe Source: Recipe by The National Turkey Federation

Nutrition Facts
Calories 438  
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16g 32%
Cholesterol 80mg
Sodium 953mg
Total Carbohydrate 36g
Protein 37g  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:
  Calories: 2000 2500
Total Fat Less than 65g 80g
Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g
Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg
Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g
Dietary Fiber   25g 30g
Calories per gram:
Fat 9
  • Carbohydrate 4
  • Protein 4




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